The MSI Summit A16 AI+ is on sale for $980, a significant $320 drop from its MSRP. This 16-inch convertible laptop offers high-end specs like an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and 32GB of RAM, making it a versatile powerhouse now at a more accessible price.
The AI industry saw a staggering $400 billion in capital expenditures this year, helping to boost GDP. But behind the scenes, a fierce talent war and debates over a potential bubble reveal the high-stakes pressure.
Microsoft Loop was once dismissed as another Microsoft experiment, but its minimalist design and unique component system have won over a former Notion power user. The shift highlights a growing appetite for simpler, faster productivity tools over endlessly customizable platforms.
CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator reframes the so-called “circular AI economy” as a necessary response to a historic supply chain crunch. He reveals the shortage goes “two levels deeper” than chips, down to raw metals like copper, forcing unprecedented cooperation.
The push to let people fix their own gadgets scored big wins this year with new laws in three states, including Texas. But advocates warn the next battle is ensuring companies don’t find loopholes to avoid real change.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a Texas law that would have required app stores to implement age verification. The law, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, was challenged by tech industry groups who argued it violated First Amendment rights.
A Texas power developer has filed a proposal to repurpose nuclear reactors from Navy warships to supply electricity for data centers. The plan, targeting the AI boom’s energy needs, could generate up to 520 megawatts and cost up to $2.1 billion. It’s a novel attempt to quickly add baseload power to
Microsoft has set a goal to eliminate every line of C and C++ code in its vast empire by 2030. The plan hinges on AI-powered tools to translate millions of lines automatically, starting with a major hiring push for engineers to build the system.
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service is adding over 20,000 new users every single day, reaching 9 million customers. This growth is reportedly setting the stage for a SpaceX IPO next year valued at a staggering $1.5 trillion.
Data centers are the defining infrastructure of our time, but they’re almost universally designed as bland, windowless warehouses. This boring architecture is a missed opportunity to counter their well-known negative impacts. Some firms are finally starting to explore better design.
